Uttarkashi

UTTARKASHI

Uttarkashi is very famous destination in Uttarakhand & Chardham. There is many hotels in Uttarkashi . Mostly People stay in Uttarkashi when they will go to Gangotri. There is many trek start from Uttarkashi. It is also district in Uttarakhand. Uttarkashi is a district of Uttarakhand in Northern India. And its headquarters in Uttarkashi. In Uttarkashi district there is source of both Ganga and Yamuna rivers. This Ganga and Yamuna rivers are attract thousands of people. This city is placed at the main route of Gangotri . Gangotri is also important pilgrimage center. Uttarkashi is a one of the best place with its serene beauty like spectacular hills area , extraordinary nature beauty , ancient temples and fast rivers for all pilgrimage. This place is a heaven for adventure enthusiasts and sports lovers. The famous Vishwanath temple here is devoted to Lord Shiva. There are many Hotels to stay in Uttakashi.

The history of Uttarkashi is very interested to listen. According to legends its consider that the named Jada Bharata, achieved penance at Uttarkashi. Eminent sages from ancient times meditated in Uttarkashi. The tranquil environment of the town was considered ideal to study Vedic scriptures. During the 1800s, the Gorkhas of Nepal occupied the Garhwal region but they were soon overthrown by the British in 1815. After India’s independence, the region was merged with the state of Uttar Pradesh. The district of Uttarkashi was formed on February 24, 1960. During the bifurcation of the state in 2000, Uttarkashi became a part of the newly formed state of Uttarakhand.